Case Study: DC Plug Recommendations
Background: A client recently asked us to recommend an alternative DC plug for their new STBs. The client needed to ensure the plugs were optimised for 12V low power applications (1A 12W and 1.5A 18W). Problem: The client...
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DC Connectors for CPE PSUs
NetBit’s PSUs are supplied with a variety of DC plugs and connectors that are compatible with the full array of CPE device applications. This short article looks at the various types of DC plugs that are available and the specific attributes each...
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Wall Mount Case Design Options
Whilst specifying a wall mount PSU design, the next decision lies in case type. NetBit offers two different types of cases: horizontal and vertical. However, the terminology can cause some confusion due to the fact this refers to the AC...
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Audio Transient Power in CPE
The integration of audio speakers in advanced CPE products has led to higher-than-anticipated peaks in the DC power profile. In this short article, we are going to examine higher audio transient power in CPE and what this means for...
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Ethernet-USB Adapter PSU
NetBit is currently involved in the development of a wall-mount power supply with integrated Ethernet to USB Adapter capability. Tier 1 operators (providing video via cable or satellite) are under threat from Over The Top (OTT) streaming services e.g....
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12V Versus 5V DC Power Trade Offs
Introduction When deciding upon power architecture for CPE applications, a question that commonly arises is whether to use 5V or 12V DC input voltage for low-power applications (≤15W). In this article, we will be exploring the pros, cons and...
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The Future of CPE
Intro The CPE (customer premises equipment) industry is constantly evolving with new products and capabilities and there have been two major developments in wireless technologies: Wi-Fi 6 and 5G. This short article takes a quick look at both of...
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7 FAQs for Defining CPE PSUs
The CPE power supply market is predominately made up of fully bespoke or semi-customised product solutions which are tailored to the needs of a specific project deployment. In this article, we are going to look at seven of the...
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Understanding NetBit PSU Part Numbers
Perhaps, like many others, you find it hard to read a PSU part number and make a clear interpretation of what the various letters and digits mean? This short article breaks it down in simple terms and will hopefully...
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Universal Range or Single Range AC input?
Introduction A key requirement when specifying a PSU is the AC input voltage range and another consideration within the CPE industry is “universal or single range AC input?” In this article, we will be exploring the pros and cons...
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